Maintaining Your Pool Water pH

So you just got your pool balanced and clear – great job! But the work doesn’t stop there!

Keeping your pool sparkling clean and free of algae and unbalanced chemicals is by no means easy, especially when you have so many other things demanding your time and attention. And that is exactly the problem. In order to maintain a clean and safe pool, it is essential that a weekly maintenance schedule is maintained.

Without a firm schedule, algae grows, filters become clogged, corroded pipes begin leaking…all because no one remembered to clean out the filter basket. Running automatic cleaners and vacuums can help, but nothing can replicate the use of a pool brush by a trained pool care specialist. This not only helps to prevent algae growth, but also ensures that your pool will continue to run smoothly without much effort or worry on your part. Remember: when in doubt, call the professionals at Aqua Touch Pool Care.

Unbalanced water will only lead to one headache after another. One of the biggest issues we encounter is neglecting the weekly water and chemical balancing of a pool. The biggest misconception with swimming pools is that clear water is good water. This is not necessarily true.

For instance, a pool with a pH level of 6.5 will more than likely be clear because with a pH level that low, algae struggles to bloom. But with a pH of 6.5, the water is considered corrosive, and will do damage to many parts of your pool, not to mention what that low of a pH will do to swimmers. Plus, water that is not regularly balanced tends to take much longer and cost much more to correct once a problem occurs or the water is analyzed. Regularly balancing the water will not only guarantee clearer water for longer periods, but it will minimize the amount of money spent on pool chemicals.